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Workout
Once you have hydrated the body and completed your warm up, you are ready for your workout. There are countless types of workouts,
but there are several important elements that all workouts have in common. These include breathing, focus and motivation, and avoiding
problems. Using essential oils during your workout can help with all of these elements.
Proper breathing
While different breathing methods work for different workouts,
being able to take clear, deep breaths during a workout is
important. When your breathing is limited during a workout, you
are not getting enough oxygen (and energy) to your cells and
muscles, resulting in decreased performance.
Using essential oils that are known to promote clear airways
can help you to smoothly and efficiently complete your
workout. Consider applying essential oils with properties that
promote clear breathing to the chest or neck before a workout.
Essential oils can also be applied to the chest to help create an
invigorating vapor and promote feelings of open airways.
Staying alert and motivated
When you are trying to reach specific fitness goals, it is easy
to feel sluggish, unmotivated, or tired—especially if you are
following a strict or rigorous workout schedule. Keeping your
body and mind alert and motivated during a workout will
help you complete each workout with accuracy, and get one
step closer to reaching your goals.
Avoiding injury
No matter what type of exercise you enjoy, avoiding injuries
is key to a successful and enjoyable workout. As mentioned,
massaging warming or soothing essential oils during your
warm up can help keep muscles loose. Using essential oils
to promote a sense of focus and invigoration will help you
concentrate and avoid mistakes. When your body and mind
are prepared for a workout, it is easier to avoid problems.
Using essential oils to keep the body loose and the mind
alert will help anyone have a safe, enjoyable workout.
Essential oils with invigorating, energizing, or uplifting
aromas can be diffused during a workout, or applied
topically to help keep you focused. If you are working out at
home, consider placing a diffuser in your workout area and
diffusing these types of motivating essential oils. If you are
going to the gym, the park, the mountains, or somewhere
else for your workout, apply invigorating oils to your skin or
clothing before leaving the house to give you a
sense of motivation.